Boipeba, Car-free tropical island in Cairu, Brazil
Boipeba encompasses 88 square kilometers of Atlantic rainforest, mangroves, sand dunes, and coral reefs along the coast of Bahia state.
Portuguese Jesuits established the first settlement on the island in 1537, constructing the Church of Divino Espírito Santo in 1610 as their main religious center.
The four villages of Velha Boipeba, São Sebastião, Moreré, and Monte Alegre maintain traditional fishing practices while incorporating modern tourism activities.
Visitors reach the island exclusively by boat from Valença or Cairu, with transportation on the island limited to walking paths and occasional tractor services.
The name Boipeba derives from Tupi language M'boi pewa, meaning flat snake, which refers to the sea turtles inhabiting the surrounding waters.
Location: Cairu
Elevation above the sea: 6 m
Part of: Cairu Archipelago
GPS coordinates: -13.62330,-38.90640
Latest update: March 8, 2025 09:51
Brazil features natural areas and local sites beyond major cities. The landscape spans from waterfalls and caves to coastal regions and mountains. National parks contain sand formations, lagoons, and coral reefs. Cultural places include traditional villages and historical sites.
Church and Convent of Saint Antony
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Cacha pregos
56.6 km
Fortified System of São Paulo Hill
27.7 km
Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Amparo
34.1 km
Arará
33.7 km
Fonte Grande of Morro de São Paulo
27.2 km
Morro de São Paulo Lighthouse
27.6 km
Segunda Praia
25.8 km
Caminhos Ecológicos da Boa Esperança Environmental Protection Area
27 km
Baía de Camamu Environmental Protection Area
36.5 km
Praia de Taipus de Fora
34.4 km
Parish Church of Our Lady of Help
56.7 km
Town Hall and Prison of Jaguaripe
56.9 km
Casa onde nasceu o Conselheiro Zacarias Góes de Vasconcelos
33.3 km
Casa da Câmara dos Vereadores
33.3 km
Casa do Ouvidor (Jaguaripe)
56.8 km
Capela de Santo António dos Índios
62 km
Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Rosário (Jaguaripe)
56.7 km
Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora do Rosário
21.2 km
Igreja Matriz do Divino Espírito Santo de Boipeba
5.1 km
Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora Santana
61.5 km
Igreja Matriz de Santo Amaro de Catú
63.2 km
Parish Church of the Divine Holy Spirit
33.5 km
Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora da Conceição
63.7 km
Algodões Beach
50.8 km
Teatro Municipal de Valença
33.1 km
Praia de Garapuá
15.7 km
Praia de Barra Grande
29.8 kmReviews
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